Category: GDTC Newsletters
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Democratic leadership reshapes town budget process
A new data-driven playbook takes shape With new Democratic leadership, the Greenwich Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) Budget Committee is beginning to look and operate very differently. Under Chair Laura Erickson and member Doug Fenton, the committee has adopted a more efficient, data-driven approach to municipal finance—one that emphasizes proactive analysis and collaboration, rather than…
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RTM considers major change to citizen petitions
Proposal would raise required signature number from 20 to 350 At its March 9 meeting, the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) will vote on a proposed amendment to the Town Charter that would increase the number of signatures that residents need to have an issue officially considered. The Town Charter is Greenwich’s foundational governing document — essentially our local…
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Protecting our children
Limiting speed is the difference between life and death Traffic and pedestrian safety have consistently ranked among the greatest concerns for Greenwich residents—and for good reason. A 2025 town-sponsored street safety study found that between 2019 and 2023 there were 722 injury crashes in Greenwich. Of those, 43 crashes (6%) resulted in fatalities or severe injuries.…
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This is what we promised
Democrats expand BET transparency and efficiency During the campaign leading to Greenwich’s 2025 municipal elections, Democratic candidates for the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) promised to make changes in processes and procedures to promote greater clarity, collaboration and efficiency. Since winning the majority vote in November, the new Democratic BET leadership is fulfilling that promise. Take the…
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Your home value is way up…what about your taxes?
Property taxes do not rise directly in sync with real estate values Property values in Greenwich have jumped by an average of 27%. That’s great news for most Greenwich homeowners, whose biggest investment is now worth a lot more. At the same time, you might be wondering, “What does this mean for my property taxes?” The first thing…
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A community yearning for calm
And the courage to take a stand Across this country and right here in Greenwich, people are exhausted and stressed by a relentless barrage of national news. Every day seems to bring a new reason to be anxious, angry, or afraid and it has taken a toll on our sense of community. What many of us…
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A new era of leadership
Early success: The Old Greenwich School project On January 7, a historic shift took place in our Town Hall.For only the second time in a century, Democrats on the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) hold the chairmanship—and the crucial tie-breaking vote. With this new leadership comes the responsibility of managing our town’s budget. But…
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We will not be silent
Special Edition “History will be unforgiving to those who capitulate to this immoral criminal administration.”—Jim Himes We condemn in the strongest possible terms the escalating violence in Minneapolis, and in cities across this country, involving masked and heavily armed federal agents. The deployment of thousands of immigration agents, including ICE and Border Patrol personnel, has created an…
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Are we safe crossing the street in Greenwich?
A commuter and high school student were hit by cars recently, while they were walking on roadways where people have already died. Can’t our town government do better? Last month, a young man told the Board of Selectmen that he was hit by a car near the Old Greenwich Train Station. He lived to tell…
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Being heard shouldn’t be this hard
It’s about the process Residents who want to bring a concern or request before the Board of Selectmen (BOS) should expect a clear, accessible process. That’s not what we have today. Until recently, BOS meetings included public comment opportunities for people in the room. But, after a recent change instituted by First Selectman Fred Camillo, that…